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AR SJR1
Joint Resolution
Status
5/17/2013
Primary Sponsor
Bryan King
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AI Summary
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Requires the General Assembly to enact legislation mandating voters voting in person present valid government-issued photographic identification before receiving a ballot.
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Directs the General Assembly to establish by law which types of government-issued photographic identification are acceptable for voting purposes.
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Mandates the State of Arkansas issue photographic identification at no charge to eligible voters who lack qualifying identification.
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Permits voters unable to present government-issued photographic identification to cast a provisional ballot, which counts only if the voter subsequently certifies it as provided by law.
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Allows the General Assembly to provide exceptions to the photographic identification requirement through legislation.
Legislative Description
Amending The Arkansas Constitution To Require The General Assembly To Provide That A Voter Voting In Person Shall Present Valid Government-issued Photographic Identification Before Receiving A Ballot.
Last Action
Sine Die adjournment
5/17/2013